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This Pennsylvania hotel offers the best sleep in America, study says

This Pocono Mountains retreat is sure to leave you feeling rested

By Amanda Teague Oct 18, 2025 5:00 AM

Skytop Lodge

If you’re craving a full night of uninterrupted rest, you may want to head to the mountains of Pennsylvania. According to a new study by SleepJunkie, Skytop Lodge in Skytop, Pennsylvania, has been named the best hotel in America for sleep.

Researchers analyzed thousands of Tripadvisor reviews across hundreds of hotels, tracking mentions of sleep quality, comfort, and tranquility. The results revealed clear patterns in geography and hospitality culture, with many of the highest-rated hotels located in serene, natural settings far from city noise.

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Situated in the Poconos Mountains, Skytop Lodge offers 5,500 acres of peaceful surroundings, hiking trails reserved for guests, and rooms outfitted with fireplaces, Jacuzzis, and private balconies. It’s a haven designed for relaxation, where the only sounds you’ll hear are the rustle of trees and the call of nearby wildlife.

The study also found New England hotels dominated the rankings, with top spots in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Meanwhile, states like Maine, Maryland, Ohio, Montana, Rhode Island, and Nebraska each had multiple hotels make the top 60.

The top 15 hotels for sleep in the U.S.

Skytop Lodge, Skytop (Pocono Mountains), Pennsylvania
The Historic Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods (Mount Washington), New Hampshire
Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront, Ocean City, Maryland
Hotel Breakers, Sandusky (Cedar Point), Ohio
Hotel Julien Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa
The Roosevelt, New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado
The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island
Element Bozeman, Bozeman, Montana
Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa, Mt Ida (Lake Ouachita), Arkansas
The Inn at Brandywine Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Oxford Hotel Bend, Bend, Oregon
The National Hotel, New Shoreham (Block Island), Rhode Island
Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork (Flathead Lake), Montana

You can view the entire list on the SleepJunkie website.

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